Colombian food is characterized by its blending of
European cuisine with aspects of African and indigenous cuisine.

There is no official “national dish,” but the arepa and tamal can be
considered staples of Colombian cuisine. Other well-known regional
dishes include the sancocho, ajiaco, cuchucos, sopa de mondongo,
bandeja paisa the lechona Tolimense, cazuela de mariscos and the
mote de queso.

Fritanga is a set of dishes that is similar to a barbecue and is eaten
throughout the entire country. Fritanga usually includes grilled
beef and chicken, pork feet, leg of lamb, ribs, and different types
of sausage such as morcilla (blood sausage), chorizo, longaniza, and
chunchullo (fried cow intestines) accompanied by mini potatoes and
arepas.